# H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag > publishing company in Leipzig, Germany **Wikidata**: [Q101069192](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101069192) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/h-c-schmiedicke-kunstverlag ## Summary H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag was a publishing company based in Leipzig, Germany, specializing in art publications and postcards. Operating under the German Reich, the German Democratic Republic, and modern Germany, the firm was dissolved in 1994 and subsequently replaced by the publisher Koehler & Amelang. ## Key Facts - **Entity Type**: The entity is classified as a publishing house, an art publisher, and a postcard publishing company. - **Location**: The headquarters was located in Leipzig, Germany. - **Aliases**: The company is also known by the alias "Kunstverlag H. C. Schmiedicke." - **Operational Timeline**: The entity was active during the eras of the German Reich, the German Democratic Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany. - **Dissolution**: The company was dissolved, abolished, or demolished in 1994. - **Successor**: The entity was replaced by Koehler & Amelang as of 1994. - **Digital Identifiers**: It holds a museum_digital_id of 210219 and a vintagepostcards_archive_id of 27524. - **Language Presence**: The entity has a Wikipedia presence exclusively in the German language (sitelink_count: 1). - **Project Focus**: The entity is on the focus list of the Wikimedia WikiProject Postcards. - **Description**: It is defined in Wikidata as a "publishing company in Leipzig, Germany." ## FAQs **What was the primary specialization of H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag?** The company specialized in the publication of art-related materials and postcards, functioning specifically as an art publisher and postcard publishing company. **When did H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag cease operations?** The publishing house was dissolved and abolished in 1994, marking the end of its independent operations. **Which organization succeeded H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag?** Following its dissolution in 1994, the entity was replaced by the publishing firm Koehler & Amelang. **In which languages is information about this publisher available online?** Current digital encyclopedic coverage for the entity exists solely in the German language, with one associated sitelink. **What specific archival identifiers are linked to this publisher?** The company is associated with the museum_digital_id 210219 and the vintagepostcards_archive_id 27524. ## Why It Matters H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag played a specific role in the cultural landscape of Leipzig by producing and distributing art and postcard media across significant periods of German history, including the German Reich and the German Democratic Republic. Its operations contributed to the visual documentation and dissemination of art during the 20th century, a field now preserved through its inclusion in the WikiProject Postcards. The entity's transition to Koehler & Amelang in 1994 represents a continuity of publishing heritage in Leipzig, ensuring that the legacy of its postcard and art publications remains accessible within the broader German publishing ecosystem. Its archival identifiers allow researchers and historians to locate specific collections related to its output, maintaining the historical record of Leipzig's publishing industry. ## Notable For - Being a specialized postcard publishing company based in Leipzig. - Operating across three distinct German political eras: the German Reich, the German Democratic Republic, and modern Germany. - Holding a specific focus within the Wikimedia WikiProject Postcards. - Being replaced by Koehler & Amelang in 1994 following its dissolution. - Possessing unique archival identifiers including museum_digital_id 210219 and vintagepostcards_archive_id 27524. - Maintaining a singular Wikipedia presence in the German language. - Functioning as a dedicated art publisher within the Leipzig region. ## Body ### Corporate Identity and Classification H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag is formally classified as a publishing house, with specific sub-classifications as an art publisher and a postcard publishing company. The entity is also recognized by the alias "Kunstverlag H. C. Schmiedicke." Its primary function was the production and distribution of artistic and postcard media. In the context of Wikidata, it is described specifically as a "publishing company in Leipzig, Germany." The entity is categorized under the focus list of the Wikimedia WikiProject Postcards, highlighting its specific contribution to that genre of publishing. ### Geographic and Political Context The headquarters of the publishing house was situated in Leipzig, a major city in Saxony, Germany. The entity's operational history spans multiple political regimes in German history. It was active during the period of the German Reich, continued operations through the era of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), and existed within the borders of the modern Federal Republic of Germany until its dissolution. This longevity across different political systems underscores its integration into the regional cultural infrastructure of Leipzig. ### Operational Timeline and Succession The publishing house ceased its independent operations in 1994, a date recorded as its dissolution, abolition, or demolition. Following this event, the entity was replaced by Koehler & Amelang, with the transition point explicitly noted as 1994. This succession indicates a consolidation of publishing assets in Leipzig, where the legacy and potentially the catalog of H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag were absorbed by the successor firm. ### Digital Presence and Archival Records The digital footprint of H. C. Schmiedicke Kunstverlag is documented through specific identifiers and language-specific resources. It has a single Wikipedia sitelink, which is available only in the German language. For archival and museum purposes, the entity is assigned the museum_digital_id 210219. Additionally, it is linked to the vintagepostcards_archive_id 27524, facilitating the tracking of its specific output within postcard collections. These identifiers serve as critical keys for researchers accessing historical data regarding the company's publications.